Matt Lanter and Angela Announce Summer Arrival of Baby No. 2
I presume you’ll need this laid out step by step: actor Matt Lanter and his wife Angela Lanter are set to welcome their second little one by late summer, and yes, the internet has already lost its collective mind. The couple, who tied the knot back in November 2013, first shared the joyous news via a joint Instagram video on April 21. Rather than rely on tired caption clichés, they crafted a nearly three‑minute montage chronicling “the story of us” – think wedding highlights, candid parenthood moments with daughter MacKenlee (born December 2017), and that priceless reaction shot when she discovered she’s becoming a big sister.
According to the video, MacKenlee—nicknamed Kenny—hasn’t wasted a moment practicing her future role, carefully cradling her baby dolls and mastering that essential head‑support technique. Their initial post racked up congratulatory messages from former Star Wars: The Clone Wars colleague Ashley Eckstein (“CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!”), Tristan “Mack” Wilds of 90210 co‑star fame (“WHY AM I CRYING?!!!? ????????????”), and plenty more friends who know Matt best. Just hours later, the Lanters doubled down on the happy news with another Instagram share—this time adorned in coordinated pastels. Angela floated in a soft green off‑shoulder dress, MacKenlee shimmered in a frilly white two‑piece ensemble, and Matt kept it clean in a white collared tee and khaki trousers. The caption read, “Lanter‑party of four ????????. Our rainbow baby is coming late summer and we couldn’t be more excited.”
If you’re wondering why “rainbow baby,” Angela’s gentle nod indicates this child is a beacon of hope following their previous miscarriage—a detail the pair have chosen to share sparingly but with heartfelt honesty. And lest you think Matt’s new‑dad excitement is just talk, he previously told PEOPLE that fatherhood was his long‑standing dream: “I have a sister. I grew up in a great family and have always seen that as something that I’ve wanted to do. I want to play catch with my kid. I want to kick the soccer ball with my little girl. So yeah, I’m excited.”
Clearly, the Lanters are embracing every second of this second parenting journey—and fans on Instagram aren’t the only ones counting down the days. Expect more sweet snaps of family life, milestone moments, and, inevitably, plenty of MacKenlee’s proud big‑sister duties. You’re welcome for the comprehensive update.
Well, now you finally have the full picture.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine (PEOPLE), Angela Lanter’s Instagram
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